Eugenie Clark Known to many as “ The Shark Lady”, Eugenie Clark received many awards, accomplishments, and contributed in more than one way to the biology community. More about Eugenie, her inspirations, accomplishments, contributions and where the world is at today based on the knowledge that has bee acquired over the years will be discussed in the following paragraphs. Eugenie Clark was born May 4, 1992 in New York City to her Japanese mother and American father. Her father passed away when she was a little girl and her mom later remarried to a Japanese restaurant owner in New York. Eugenie passed away on February 25, 2015 (NationalGeo).
- Eugenie had a very well educated background. She had a degree in zoology from Hunter College in1942, …show more content…
Dr. Clark “conducted 72 submersible dives as deep as 12,000 feet and led over 200 field research expeditions to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba Caribbean, Mexico, Japan, Palau, Pap New Guniea, the Solomon Islands, Thailand, Indonesia and Borneo to study sand fishes, whale sharks, deep sea sharks and spotted oceanic triggerfish. She wrote three books and more than 175 articles, including research publications in leading peer reviewed journals such as Science and a dozen popular stories in National Geographic magazine”(mote). Clark also founded a Maine laboratory which is world class, turned 60 in 2015 (mote). Eugenie loved her field and a passion behind her work which helped her be successful; “her fascination with fishes and dedication to research changed marine science forever; her life story set an example for women in science and countless others who are striving to make a positive impact; her graciousness and warmth opened hearts and made ocean knowledge more accessible to many; and above all, her leadership and legacy sparked a tradition of world-class marine research and education that will continue for generations. Her passion for science and her freedom to pursue that science at Mote continue to inspire us all.” (mote). Clearly Eugenie had an effect …show more content…
It is said that there are around 226,000 marine species have been identified and described today (unesco). Researchers and The World Register of Marine Species along with well educated branches within the marine biology community, have reasons to believe and support that there is somewhere around 700,00 to 1,000,000,000 species living in the oceans (unesco). It is also said that “more marine species have been discovered in the past decade than ever before with an average of 2,000 discoveries per year” (unesco). The marine biology community is still growing and curious of what is to come in the future. This has been stated well by researchers and officials at MarineBio.Com, “Today, the possibilities for ocean exploration are nearly infinite. In addition to scuba diving, rebreathers, fast computers, remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs), deep sea submersibles, reinforced diving suits, and satellites, other technologies are also being developed. But interdisciplinary research is needed to continue building our understanding of the ocean, and what needs to be done to protect it. In spite of ongoing technological advances, it is estimated that only 5% of the oceans have been explored. Surprisingly, we know more about the moon than we do the ocean. This needs to change if we are to ensure the longevity of the life in the seas—and they cover 71% of the earth 's surface. Unlike the moon, they are our backyard. Without a detailed
- Eugenie had a very well educated background. She had a degree in zoology from Hunter College in1942, …show more content…
Dr. Clark “conducted 72 submersible dives as deep as 12,000 feet and led over 200 field research expeditions to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba Caribbean, Mexico, Japan, Palau, Pap New Guniea, the Solomon Islands, Thailand, Indonesia and Borneo to study sand fishes, whale sharks, deep sea sharks and spotted oceanic triggerfish. She wrote three books and more than 175 articles, including research publications in leading peer reviewed journals such as Science and a dozen popular stories in National Geographic magazine”(mote). Clark also founded a Maine laboratory which is world class, turned 60 in 2015 (mote). Eugenie loved her field and a passion behind her work which helped her be successful; “her fascination with fishes and dedication to research changed marine science forever; her life story set an example for women in science and countless others who are striving to make a positive impact; her graciousness and warmth opened hearts and made ocean knowledge more accessible to many; and above all, her leadership and legacy sparked a tradition of world-class marine research and education that will continue for generations. Her passion for science and her freedom to pursue that science at Mote continue to inspire us all.” (mote). Clearly Eugenie had an effect …show more content…
It is said that there are around 226,000 marine species have been identified and described today (unesco). Researchers and The World Register of Marine Species along with well educated branches within the marine biology community, have reasons to believe and support that there is somewhere around 700,00 to 1,000,000,000 species living in the oceans (unesco). It is also said that “more marine species have been discovered in the past decade than ever before with an average of 2,000 discoveries per year” (unesco). The marine biology community is still growing and curious of what is to come in the future. This has been stated well by researchers and officials at MarineBio.Com, “Today, the possibilities for ocean exploration are nearly infinite. In addition to scuba diving, rebreathers, fast computers, remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs), deep sea submersibles, reinforced diving suits, and satellites, other technologies are also being developed. But interdisciplinary research is needed to continue building our understanding of the ocean, and what needs to be done to protect it. In spite of ongoing technological advances, it is estimated that only 5% of the oceans have been explored. Surprisingly, we know more about the moon than we do the ocean. This needs to change if we are to ensure the longevity of the life in the seas—and they cover 71% of the earth 's surface. Unlike the moon, they are our backyard. Without a detailed